Scotland & Ireland

8 or 10 days

Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, with extension to Highlands | SIR

These lands were once home to ancient Celtic and Gaelic tribes; today their history blends into the modern day. Step into the Middle Ages on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and under the towering spire of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. In Belfast, old conflicts have given way to an influx of restored nineteenth-century architecture and a thriving arts scene. Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Scotland & Ireland tour

Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Scotland & Ireland tour

Day 1: Fly overnight to Ireland

Day 2: Dublin

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Take a walking tour of Dublin

With your Tour Director you will see:

Grafton Street
Temple Bar district

Day 3: Dublin

Take a guided tour of Dublin

With your expert local guide you will see:

Georgian squares
O’Connell Street
St. Stephen’s Green
Phoenix Park

Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Visit the interactive EPIC Irish Emigration Museum

Enjoy exploration time in Dublin

Day 4: Dublin | Belfast

Travel to Belfast

Take a guided tour of Belfast

With your expert local guide you will see:

Lower Falls
Shankill Row
Murals

Visit the Titanic Belfast Museum

Day 5: Belfast | Cairnryan | Alloway | Edinburgh Region

Travel by ferry to Cairnryan

Travel to Edinburgh via Alloway

Day 6: Edinburgh Region

Take a guided tour of EdinburghVisit Edinburgh CastleTake a walking tour of Edinburgh

Add this in-depth excursion:

Specters of Scotland

A city that can inspire Robert Louis Stephenson—an Edinburgh native—to create the monstrous Mr. Hyde has to have a deep and dark past. On your ghost tour, experience the twisted, demented, and downright terrifying side of Edinburgh. See bricked over passages and caged crypts, then try to sleep wondering: who are they keeping out… or what are they keeping in?

Day 7: Edinburgh Region

See the William Wallace MonumentVisit Stirling Castle

Enjoy a sheep dog demonstration (seasonal)

See the Trossachs and Loch Katrine

Day 8: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

Day 8: Edinburgh Region | Loch Ness | Highlands

Travel to the Highlands region via Loch Ness

Loch Ness Cruise and visit of Urquhart Castle

Day 9: Highlands | Glencoe | Edinburgh region

Travel to Edinburgh via Glencoe

Visit the Glencoe Visitor Centre

Day 10: Depart for home

See what an EF tour is really like

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Your experience includes

This all-inclusive global experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.

Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

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Includes airfare, hotels, meals, full-time Tour Director, and more.

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